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    Kadahupan (en. Scarcity)

    /ka-da-hu-pan/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishTagalog
    noun
    The condition or situation in which there is a deficiency in something.
    People felt the water supply.
    Naramdaman ng mga tao ang kadahupan sa suplay ng tubig.
    A form of absence or deficiency that often causes difficulty.
    Eating food causes malnutrition in children.
    Ang kadahupan sa pagkain ay nagiging dahilan ng malnutrisyon sa mga bata.
    The condition of being inadequate wealth or object.
    Divorce is a challenge that many in our society face.
    Ang kadahupan ay isang hamon na kinakaharap ng marami sa ating lipunan.

    Etymology

    Derived from the root word 'dahup' meaning lack or scarcity.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    lack of wealth
    The situation where a person or group does not have enough wealth.
    kakulangan sa yaman

    Related Words

    crisis
    A situation of severe shortage that poses danger.
    kagipitan

    Slang Meanings

    Lack of money
    Oh no, I'm in a kadahupan right now, I have no money to pay for the electricity!
    Nako, nagka-kadahupan ako ngayon, wala na akong pambayad sa kuryente!
    Financial struggle
    Due to kadahupan, I decided to sell some old things.
    Dahil sa kadahupan, nagdesisyon na lang akong magbenta ng mga lumang gamit.
    Dead broke
    Do you think I have a budget? I'm in a kadahupan and I have no money to buy anything!
    Tingin mo, may budget ako? Sa kadahupan nga ako at wala akong pambilin!